Welcome to the thread Scott! Great showing of a lens we don't see that often here. I looked at your Flickr page and I like your style. One of the other regulars mp356 (also a Scott) has a similar shooting style that I like quite a bit. Where I live, I have to drive pretty far for sites like you both show.
kwoodard wrote:
Welcome to the thread Scott! Great showing of a lens we don't see that often here. I looked at your Flickr page and I like your style. One of the other regulars mp356 (also a Scott) has a similar shooting style that I like quite a bit. Where I live, I have to drive pretty far for sites like you both show.
Our bad, your good (at least in the Northern hemisphere)
With the equinox it's now officially spring up where most of you live and we have entered autumn - albeit in a drought and with 35* C temperatures on Monday and Tuesday! 40mm of rain so far this year vs annual rainfall year to date of about 400mm. Hopefully with the change of seasons we'll have good rain through autumn and winter.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
I've not heard from him yet, either.
"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated..." Mark Twain
Sorry for going incognito Laura, especially after your email about Leighton's cancer scare. I got in contact with him but then forgot to get back to you. If anyone has word about his surgery on Tuesday I'd welcome news.
My own life at the moment is rather chaotic because a water leak that became apparent during the heavy rains we had this winter led to discovery of rather serious structural problems on the back wall of my cottage. When the contractor opened the wall it became clear both roof rafters badly deteriorated by dry rot and studs along that wall need replacing. I had to remove everything on that wall which included six shelves filled with canned goods, jars, packaged food, as well as a large wall cabinet and a shelf filled with dishes, glasses and mugs. All of that stuff is now on the living room floor as well as on chairs, sofa and tansu. Over half the wall was replaced... a new window installed, all the sheetrock on that wall was removed and replaced. They took off a section of the roof to install new roof rafters and I noted during a visit yesterday that in doing so they damaged the ceiling sheetrock which will likely need replacing as well.
I'd hoped to begin cleaning and reorganizing, but clearly that is not going to happen this week. Fortunately, I can stay at Sue's condo, which I have to myself because she is visiting her mom in Florida. She has a lovely home and I have my MacBook Air to keep me company, but I definitely feel dislocated. My camera bag sits in the trunk of my car but despite the lovely blossoms that have appeared as Spring arrives I can't process anything until I get back to my iMac, which sits on a table in the kitchen with a tarp thrown over it.
So I haven't disappeared. When Leighton wrote to me over the weekend he mentioned his lack of enthusiasm for photography which seems to have affected a few of those who in the past enjoyed FM. As I mentioned earlier, the death of a dear friend in December, winter rains, purchase of a new/old car all took my attention away from my Df and the gorgeous lenses stored in a cabinet now sitting under a tarp in the middle of the kitchen. I also am aware that Leighton's departure and the mysterious disappearance of tens of thousands of posts from this thread, have diminished my excitement about being here. The journey toward 200,000 posts, which we came very close to accomplishing doubtless fueled some of my enthusiasm. But I'll find my way back I expect. I know there is great photography on display on this thread, and a great many wonderful people with whom to hang out.
Homestead Hill Farm
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Since I know lots of you are looking for an update...
Making progress, slow and steady. One step at a time. LITERALLY.
He's been up and walking with assistance a number of times and hopes to strike out on his own today. Although, I think he finally understands why they called this MAJOR surgery.
If you'd like to send a message, or an e-card...the hospital offers the free service listed below.
He is in room #5180A or you can send it by email to: [email protected]
We truly appreciate your prayers and concern!
Curtis, I'm so glad you're OK even though it's been a difficult time dealing with your cottage. I had resolved to privately email you today if there was no word from you. I can empathize; I had rain leaks for 12 years which multiple contractors, 2 total roof replacements and assorted other interventions couldn't resolve. Finally got it corrected--I hope. No leaks this winter.
Peter O., I wish I could send you some of our rain. I'm so tired of it. If I recall correctly, this has been the wettest winter on record here, and we have a reputation for wet weather.
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